Indigent Defense Trial Counsel — Enid

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Life insurance

Résumé du poste

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is hiring a full-time Defense Counsel in the Non-Capital Trial Division, Enid office. You will represent indigent clients in state court, handling felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife matters with zealous advocacy.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate and be eligible for admission to the Oklahoma Bar or currently admitted, and be willing to travel as required. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and leave accruals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required; active membership/good standing with State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission.
• Or applicants scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.

Responsabilités

• Represents indigent individuals in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.
• Conducts investigations, researches legal issues, and prepares for trial including pretrial motions.
• Communicates with clients and families, supervises case files, and coordinates with co-counsel as assigned.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures and maintains accurate, complete case files.

Connaissances

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Formation

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Oklahoma in good standing

Oklahoma Bar Exam eligibility

Outils

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Oklahoma State Court Network

Description du poste

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is hiring a full-time Defense Counsel in the Non-Capital Trial Division, Enid office. You will represent indigent clients in state court, handling felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife matters with zealous advocacy.

Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate and be eligible for admission to the Oklahoma Bar or currently admitted, and be willing to travel as required. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and leave accruals.